As a rule dh and I make it a rule not to borrow $ except in a few select cases and if we can consider it a gift if need be so there are not issues later. Just wanted to say that so this all makes sense. I got a phone call him~ can I borrow $ my tires are shot and I have 2 got 300 miles for...

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/31510511/?GT1=43001 $2,850 to spend a night in a tent? You betcha Want to sleep under five stars? These glam resorts take camping to a luxurious level "Glamping" –- or glamorous camping –- is becoming all the rage throughout North America and across the...

Some of you might remember my MIL came for an extended stay this summer. Well she's Back..... for Christmas. Oh joy:sigh: you would think the 6 weeks last time was enough. Anybody else expecting guests?

:teeth: Yes, this is a real movie and apparently won a Sundance Award. Dh and I laughed and laughed and laughed when we saw the preview on FIOS. :teeth: Maybe don't watch with kids around. Not graphic, but...

Warning, this is gonna be a long one... Well, we've had kind of a rough month here. We've actually been doing pretty good all things considered. My dh lost his job where he worked 13 years! I never really got a chance to panic...he had 3 weeks of vacation pay and we had savings and a...

Okay, those of you who have been here awhile may remember that back in April, I had an infected lymph node removed from my neck and was diagnosed with Kikuchi Fujimoto disease. (It's ridiculous...seriously.) Well, since the surgery, I've been having a lot of pain and loss of function in my...

We thought there would be twins so we picked out Hansel and Gretel, but just Gretel came. She was born this morning at 3:30 a.m. Oh my gosh she is so cute! I woke Emily, so she could see her. Mom & baby are doing great. Just wanted to share some pictures. While I'm sharing pictures, the broody...

Ya know, I thought "they" say that eating at home is supposed to be cheaper. I ran to the supermarket tonight to pick up some Doritos for my wife (craving), and some mozarella & meatball hot pockets. Well, I forgot the Doritos despite spending $75 worth of groceries, but that's beside the...

So, I just got back from the doctor. Turns out, I have: pink eye sinus infection tonsilitis I should be from Texas...I like to do things BIG! Anyway, the doctor gave me an antibiotic to take. No problem. Except when I open the bottle, the pills are as big as the top section of my pinky...

Ok, A new area i have just read through the Oct grocery challenge. WHAT> NO WAY> I see families of 4 attempting food budgets of 100 dollars. 150 dollars 120 dollars. Ok i understand that some of you have farms, animals, and i guess i could understand a veggie only eater. (probadly get...

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In my newest Safeway ad, there is a section called, "A great family meal for under $10"! Well, here's the meal: French bread @ .99 Fresh Express salad @ .99 Banquet heat and eat nuggets @ 4.99 Safeway corn on the cob @1.50 (4 pk) Safeway 2 liter soda @.75 Let's see how we can revamp this to a...

Ugh, now all moms are used to this. You spend all day chasing after your kids, cleaning runny noses, wiping messy faces, changing dirty diapers. You wash, you clean, vacuum, sweep, dust, sterilise bottles. You spend all day picking up those painful to step on leggos and little green army men and...

I just found this and thought it would be fun to do. I think my teenage boy will even like it. :D Borax Crystal Snowflake.....Grow a snowflake in a jar! You will need: * string * wide mouth pint jar * white pipe cleaners * blue food coloring (optional) * boiling water (with adult help) *...